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The orchestral portion of LA Phil’s third-annual new-music marathon played it too safe.

Our picks for great June festivals and gigs featuring jazz vocalists.

The pairing of Bach with Shostakovich offers a study in emotional contrasts.

Contemporary works by Christopher Stark and Laura Schwendinger soar on a shoestring at Z Space.

The singer shares the buzz about her upcoming role with S.F. Opera.

The composer’s The Central Park Five premieres at Long Beach Opera on June 15.

The Canadian soprano/conductor talks about her approach to directing this year’s festival and about balancing her dual roles.

Director Ron Howard’s new project is an intimate portrait of an outsized talent.

Selections from Lutosławski to Mozart provide a reverse history of the instrument.

The rising mezzo-soprano talks about her lifetime of training for the demanding role.